LIST: 80th Araw ng Davao Events and Activities

The City Government of Davao has been gearing up for almost three (3)-week long celebration of the city foundation day which officially starts Wednesday, March 1, with a theme “STAND TALL. UNITED. RESILIENT“.

“Our celebration is a celebration of our unity as a people — united in the face of challenges and adversities and determined to survive and overcome every trial that comes our way,” said Mayor Inday Sara Duterte.

“We are here together as one and this is a proof that the Dabawenyos’ strength, determination, persistence, and love for our fellow Filipinos and our country are unwavering and simply indestructible. We have proven to the world that Dabawenyos always survive and rise in unity,” she stressed.

Now on it’s 80th year, Davao City local government has lined up festivities showcasing the culture of Dabawenyos (city locals). Several activities and events are lined up from March 1 until March 18, which is the official stretch of the celebration.

One of the highlights of this year’s celebration is the Parada Dabawenyo. But unlike the parades the past years, this year’s Parada Dabawenyo on March 16 will not only be a civic activity, but also will be an elaborate presentation of the history of Davao. The Parada will showcase eight (8) floats which will display roots of the city and our history as Dabawenyos.

Here is the 80th Araw ng Davao lineup of activities:

Date

Time

Venue

Activity or Event

February 20-March 23

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Museo Dabawenyo

Art Exhibit by Elenita Butch Dumlao

March 1

1:30 PM

San Pedro Cathedral

Misa sa Pasasalamat,

7:00 PM

Rizal Park

80th Araw ng Dabaw Pasiugdang Pagsaulong (Opening Ceremony)

March 1-30

–

Citywide

Duwa Dabaw

March 3

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Garden Oases

Women’s Summit

March 1-3, 6-10, 13-15

–

Citywide

Dabawenyo Ako!

March 2-9, 11-12, 14

–

Citywide

Pahalipay sa mga Distrito

March 3-5, 10-12

6:00 AM-10:00 PM

Rizal Park

Pasundayag sa Rizal Park

March 4-5, 10-12

6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Rizal Park

Musikahan sa People’s Park

March 8

7:00 AM

Roxas-Rizal Park

Women’s Day Parade

March 10

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

USEP Gym

Coke’s We Make Change Work: Women Inspiring Women

March 11-12

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Cinematheque

Davao Life is Here Guerilla Filmathon

–

Abreeza Ayala Mall

Mindanao Trade Expo

March 12

6:00 PM -10:00 PM

DCRC

LGBT Davao Celebration

March 13

3:30 PM

Royal Mandaya Hotel

Pasidungog: Garbo sa Dabaw

Marc 14-16

8:00 AM -5:00 PM

People’s Park

Organic Agri Day

March 14

8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Rizal Park

City Hall Employees’ Day

March 15

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Rizal Park

Globe’s Barangay Cheer Dance Competition

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

SM City

2017 Sayaw Pinoy Folk Dance Competition

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

DCRC

Mutya ng Dabaw

6:00 PM

Royal Mandaya Hotel

Datu Bago Awards

March 16

7:00 AM – 12:00 NN

Roxas-Rizal Park

Parada Dabawenyo

6:00 PM -2:00 AM

Rizal Park

Duyog Dabaw: A Celebration of Strength

March 17

7:00 AM – 2:00 AM

San Pedro Square

Davao 80’s Street Party

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Royal Mandaya Hotel

Lunhaw Awards

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cinematheque

Life is Here Filmathon Premiere Night

March 17-19

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Marco Polo Hotel

Indonesian Culinary Festival

March 18

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

DCRC

SMB Araw ng Davao Pasasalamat Concert

To fully give Dabawenyo’s the opportunity to celebrate these events, March 16 and 17, 2017 have been declared as special non-working holidays by the Malacañang Palace.